Chapter 1: Set Up Your Computer - Dell XPS 15 Setup And Specifications

1. Connect the power adapter and press the power button.
NOTE: The battery may go into power-saving mode during shipment to conserve charge on the battery. Ensure that the
power adapter is connected to your computer when it is turned on for the first time.
NOTE: Use any USB Type-C port to charge your computer; the primary-charging port is indicated by the power-adapter
icon.
2. Complete the operating system setup.
Table 1. Operating system setup
Operating system Setup instructions
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. When setting up, it is recommended that
Windows
you connect to a secure network to download and install the latest Windows updates.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. For more information about installing and
Ubuntu configuring Ubuntu, see the knowledge base articles
support.
3. If Windows is installed on your computer, there are Dell apps with which you can get assistance and software updates.
NOTE: Dell apps are not available on Ubuntu.
Table 2. Dell apps (continued)
Dell app Description
My Dell
Access Dell applications, help articles, and other important information about your computer. My
Dell also notifies you about the warranty status, recommended accessories, and software updates
for your computer.
SupportAssist
Pro-actively checks the health of your computer's hardware and software and troubleshoots
issues with the operating system. For more information about the app, see the SupportAssist
documentation at www.dell.com/support.
4 Set up your computer
Set up your computer
SLN151664 and SLN151748 at www.dell.com/
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